Miami Courant

Of the 2,690,113 citizens living in Miami-Dade County in 2021, 79.9% said they were only one race, while 20.1% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Miami-Dade County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 56.5% or 1,520,002 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 16.3% and totaled 438,019 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Miami-Dade County is 10.7% higher than the state average, which stands at 9.4%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Miami-Dade County.

	Estimated Total
White	1,520,002
Multiracial	541,594
African American	438,019
Some Other Race	142,274
Asian	41,628
American Indian or Alaska Native	6,065
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	531

Source: US Census Bureau